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COLORED FIRES. 

AVe have Red, Green, Blue, Violet, Lilac and Pink. These are per- 
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PREPARED BURNT CORK. 

For Negro J^instrehY. This arti.de is invaluable, as ii can be taken 
off as easily as put on, in which it differs from all others manufactur- 
ed. In tin boxes, enough for 25 performances, per box, 40 cents. 
One-half pound, by express only, '$1,00. 

FLESH PAfNTS. 

A necessary article for making the wig join the forehead so that it 
cannot be seen-r-also for lining the face. In boxes by mail 75 cents. 

MAGNESIUM TABLEAU LIGHTS. 

A metal capable of being ignited by a common match, ami burning 
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"On Thursday night last, Mr. Ames made his first appearance be- 
fore an Appleton City audience, and if we may judge from the hearty 
reception that met him, in the course of his character ol Farmer Allen 
in the beautiful play of 'Dora,' he has made himself a favorite with our 
citizens, and formed a long list of.personal friends who will remember 
him- and watch his career as'an actor and instructor with interest. His 
rendition of Allen was acknowledged by all, as superior work. The 
tear came unbidden to the eye at different times, while watching the 
many and devious passages in which Farmer Allen, the man wliose will 
was law, were delivered in the most natural and elfective manner." 

From the same paper we have the following: 

''Mr. A. D. Ames was cast m that most difficult role of Joe Morgan 
in Ten Nights in a Bar-Room. The universal verdict ot the audience 
was that his rendition of the same was perfect." 

The following is from the Bloomville [O.] Banner: 

"Of the acting of Mi-. Ame3 we can speak in the highest praise. The 
character Of Daitoh was written expressly for him, and that he acts it. 
true to nature, noo::e will deny. We could not help noticing the ex- 
pression of countenance so plainly marked, even without a word being 
said. His cry at the death of Willie, where he exclaims, '0, Willie, 
how can I give you up !' will not soon be forgotten." 

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THAT BOY SAM, 
An Ethiopcan Farce 



IN ONE ACT, 



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7 

F. L. CUTLER, 



Author of Hans Dot Dutch Servant, Etc., 



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AND EXITS, AND THE WHOLE OF THE STAGE BUSINESS.^ 
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THAT BOY SAM. 



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Old Max, an old negro. 

Eliza, his daughter. 

Sam, his boy. 

Julius, a dandy, arid Eliza's lover. 



HCENE— Cottage interior. 



Old Man — White wig, old pants and vest. 
Eliza — Bright colored large flowered dres3, 
Sam— Boy's suit, much too small for him. 
Julius — Dandy suit, rather stylish. 



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ACT I. 
Sckxk— A plain room, table, chairs, etc. 

Enter Eliza L. 

Eliza. Well, X'se all ready at last, I was afraid dat my dear Julius would 
eorae before I got ready. I wonder what's keeping him. {Whistling out- 
side,) Dar he is now, (Looks off r.) No it's not him ; it's Sam, the little 
scamp, I wish he'd go to bed before Julius comes. I wonder if I couldn't 
coax him to stay out of this room this evening, I'll see. (Goes r. — Galls. 
Sam ! Sam J 

Enter Sam R, 

Sam. What d'ye want wid Sam ? 

Eliza. Sara, I'm expecting company dis evening, and I don't want you 
fooling around in here dis evening. What'll you take to go to bed, that's 
a good boy. 

Sam. Go to bed, what do you take me for? Can't I tell by the way you 
fixed up, dat yer lookin' for dat spooney, dat — 

Eliza. Now Sam, ain't you ashamed of yourself, to talk about Mr. Ju 
lius in dat way ? You know he is one of de nicest young men in town. 

Sam. Nieenuthin, yer need'nt try for to feed me with spoon vittels ! 
I'll tell you what Lize, if he don't stop foohn' around, he'll find out some- 
thin', or my name ain't Sam, dats all. 

Eliza. Dat will do, you young vagabond. Now let me tell you, if you so 
much as allow yourself to come into dis room dis evening, I'll break your 
woolly head, do you understand dat? (Knocking heard r.) There's Ju- 
ins now, get out of here at once, do you hear ? 

Sam, Go to thunder, I aint goin' to do no such thing. 



6 THAT BOY SAM. 

Old Man. [Very mad.] Oh you won't get away form me again, you 
black ape. 

Makes for Sam, who throws flour in his face and runs off. 

Old Man. Oh, that boy Sam ! 

General business with flour. 



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No. 1 Mr. and Mrs. Pringle* 

A comic Interlude in 1 act, 7 male, 4 female characters. Cosfrumes 
modern. A very funny afterpiece. A light plot hinging upon the 
faot that Mr. Pringle who has a horror of children, marries as he 
supposes a widow of about 50 years of age without any. The sit- 
uations, as the children make their appearance one by one to the 
number of half a dozen, are very funny. Scene, a drawing room. 
Time of representation 45 minutes. 

No. 22 A. Desperate Game. 

A comic Drama in one act, by John Madison Morton, three male 
and two female characters. The scenery is simple in-door sets. The 
part of David is first low comedy. Postlewaite and Ratcliffe will be 
found excellent characters and ones that will suit, and the lady 
characters are first-class. The play is very funny, and since its 
publication has been performed all over the country with the great- 
est success. Time of representation 45 minutes. Every amatuer 
company should order this play at once. It is sure to suit. 



No* 3 The Lady ofLyons. 

Nothing need be said in praise of this great drama. It is by Bul- 
wer, and has 12 male, and 5 females, characters. The Drama abounds 
in eloquent declamation, and is one of the most powerful dramas in 
tbe English language. Time of performance about 3 hours, $% 



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No. 4-— -Richelieu. 

A Play in 5 acts, by Bulwer. A grand old Play. It has 12 male, and 
2 female characters. This has been a favorite with all of the great 
Tragedians of the world, and loses none of its grandeur as it is hand- 
ed down. Time of representation about 3 hours. 



i\o. 5 When Women Weep. 

A Comedietta in 1 act, by J. Newton Gotthold, 3 male, 2 female 
characters. It is an old saying that if women wfll cry, their hus- 
bands, or lovers will grant any favor mey may ask. This Comedietta 
shows how this is done. Costumes modern. Scene a parlor at Baden- 
Baden. Time of performance 30 minutes. 



No. «- The Studio. 

An Ethiopean farce in one act, for 3 male characters. Ver^ funny. 
Some very amusing experiences ,in an Artist's studio are given. Just 
the farce for amatuer minstrel performances. Easily produced. 
Time 20 minutes. 



No. 7 The Tow of the Ornani. 

A Drama in 3 acts, by J. Newton Gotthold, 7 male, 1 female charac- 
ters Costumes Corsican, can easily be arranged by Amatuers. 
Scenery a little difficult to arrange. Capital parts for leading man, 
two old men, and leading lady. Will be found a good drama in 
every respect. Time of performance, one hour. 



No. & — -The Mletter Mali*. 

A Comedietta in one act, by Thos. J. Williams. 5 male, 2 
female characters. Time present day. Costumes modem. The 
character of "Julia" in this piece, is always a favorite one with ac- 
tresses. It is always very snecessful, and liked by amatuers. "We 
have also represented, a capital part for a foo, a pouty old fellow 
with the Somersetshire dialect. A husband who is not half as mufth 
of a man as his wife, etc. A tip top play. Time of performance 50 
minutes. 

JSo. ©—Lady Audley's Secret. 

A Drama in two acts, by Wm. E. Suter, 6 male, 4 female charac- 
ters. In addition to being a favorite stock play with the profession, 
this drama always is in good demand from amatuers. The charac- 
ter, of Lady Audley, is one of the best for leading lady. It has lead- 
ing men, old man, and two first class comedy parts. All who have 
read the celebrated novel by the same name, will want the drama. 
Time of performance, 1 hour and 45 minutes. 



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No. 10 Stocks up and Stocks .Down. 

A Duologue in 1 act, 2 male characters. Costumes exagerated 
evening and dilapidated. Scene a street. Extremely ridiculous. 
Time of perfomance, 10 minutes. 

No. 11 John Smith. 

A Farce in 1 ait, by W. Hancock, 5 male, and 3 female charac- 
ters. This farce must not be confounded with "John Schmidt" as 
there is no similarity, this one being much more laughable. The 
character of "Old John Smith" is inmensely funny, and will keep an 
audience in roars of laughter whenever he appears. A favorite farce, 
and every character good. Costumes simple. Scenery plain rooms. 
Time of performance, 35 minutes. 



No. 13 A Capital Match. 

A comic Drama, in one act, 3 male, 2 female characters. This is 
one of John Madison Mortons best pieces, is very neat, and easily 
produced. The scenery is simple. Can be played in a par- 
lor, and without any scenery if necessary. Time of performance 35 
nfinutes. 

No. II* dive Me ray Wife. 

A Farce in one act, by Wm. E. Suter, 3 male, 3 female characters. 
Easily produced, and Costumes modern. A dreadful misunderstand- 
ing in this farce, which the name will imply. Order a copy and 
you will like it. Time of performance, 30 minutes. 



ISo. 11— —The ISrigands of Calahria. 

A Melo-Drama, in one act, by Wm. E. Suter, 6 male, j female 
character. This is a capital play of the blood-aud-thunder descrip- 
tion, and abounds with sword combats, pistols, etc. etc. It also 
has a good comedy man, who always is very funny, and very hungry. 
This has always been a great favorite, with all companies who have 
played it. Time of performance about 1 hour. 

No. IS Am Unhappy Pair* 

An Ethiopian Sketch for two characters. Is a favorite little 
sketch with all who play it. Costumes exagerated. This is "Nigger 
all over" and ought to be in the hands of every minstrel company. 
Time performance, 10 minutes. 

Xo. 16 The Serf. 

A Tragedy, in five acts, by E. Talbot Esq, 6 male, 3 female 
characters. Good parts for 1st and 2nd Tragedian, and Tragic lady. 
The character of Ossip is very powerfully drawn. His wrongs, the 
bitterest that can be inflicted upon humanity, almost extenuate the 
vengeance they provoke. The history of his early love — of his mar- 
riage — th£ indignities he is made to suffer, and the death of his wife, 
is highly wrought; and his sarcastio levity and deep revenge are un- 
folded with a terrible earnestness* Scene, apartments in castle. 
Time of performance about 2 hours and a half. 



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IV©. 17" Hants on Elocution and How to 

Become an Aetos*. 

This valuable work has just been published, and contains valuable 
instructions that amateur actors, and every one that ever expect to 
make a favorable a^p^arance in putilic, whethor as a reader, or a 
performer on the stage, cannot do without. It teaches you how to 
become a good and efficient reader, reciter, debater, a good actor, 
how to hold an audience silent, and treats clearly on every subject 
that is necessary to be acquired in order to become a good and pleas- 
jug actor. Price reduced to 15 cents. 



No. 1® The Poacher's B>ooiu. 

A Drama in 3 acts, curtailed and arranged by A. D. Ames, 8 
male, and 3 female characters. A thrilling drama, always a favorite. 
Leading man, villian, two comedies, old man, leading lady, come- 
dy lady etc. Costumes modern. The situations in this play, are 
most excellent. Time of performance, 1 hour and a half. 



Uso. 19 I>M I Dream It? 

A Farce in one act by, J. P. Wooler, 4 male, 3 female characters. 
Scene drawing room. The question ''Did I Dream it" is what the 
farce is founded upon. Very strange things happen, and a nice 
little love scrape helps to color the plot. A good piece. Costumes 
simple. Time of performance 45 minutes. 



No, 3© A Ticket of JL.eave. 

A Farce in one act, by Watts Phillips, 3 male, 2 female characters. 
A play written by this author is sufficient guarantee of its excellence. 
Scene, a sitting room, plain furniture. Costumes modern. Time of 
performance, 35 minutes. This is an excellent farce. 



No* 31 A Romantic Attachment. 

A Comedietta in one act, by Arthur Wood, 3 male, 3 female char- 
acters. A most excellent little play, well adapted for school ex- 
hibitions, lodges, amatuers, etc. The scenery is very simple, being 
a plain room, is always a favorite with every company which plays 
it. Time of performance, 35 minutes. 



No. 33 Captain Smith* 

A Farce in one act, by E. Berrie, 3 male. 3 female characters. This 
excellent little farce is equally well adapted for school exhibitions, 
etc. as No. 21. The dialogue is sparkling, not a dull speech from 
begining to end. The plot simple, the piece easily performed, 
Scene, a plain room. Costumes modern. Time of performance, 30 
minutes. 



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No. 93 My Heart's in the Highlands. 

A Faroe in one act, by William Brough and Andrew Hallidny, A 
male, 3 female characters. Scene, exterior of house in the High- 
lands. Costumes, simple Highland. This farce is easily produced 
and very effective, is full of fun, caused by the mishaps of two char- 
acters, who go from the city to the country, and do not know a pig 
from a roebuck, nor a turkey from an ostrich. Time of performance' 
25 minutes. 



No. 24 Handy Andy. 

An Ethiopean Farce in one act, 2 male characters. Scene a kitch- 
en. Costumes, exagerated and comic. The difficulties in procurin ■* 
a good and suitable servant, are most ludicrously set forth in this 
farce. Time of performance, 20 minutes. 



No. 35 Sport With a Sportsman . 

An Ethiopean Farce in one act, 2 male, characters. Costumeaj 
exagerated sportsman's dress, and boyish dress. Scene a wood- 
Time of representation, 20 minutes. A tiptop negro farce. 



No. 8© The Hunter ol' the Alps. 

A Drama in one act, by William Dimond, 9 male, 4 female char- 
acters. Scene in-door and forest. Costumes, — Swiss. Rosalvi, the 
hunter of the Alp3 leaves his home to procure provisions to keep 
his wife and children from starving, meets Felix a lord, and de- 
mands, and finally implores of him money. Felix moved with con- 
passion gives him money, and goes with him to his hut, and there 
discovers they are brothers. There is some fine comedy in it. The 
story is beautifully told. Time of performance 1 hour. 



No. 27 FetkrLaneto CSravesend, 

An Ethiopean Farce, in one act, 2 male characters. Scene, plain 
room. Costume, exagerated and comic. The two characters, Ike 
and Hystericks are very funny, and will keep an audience in roars 
of laughter. Short, easily produced, and a tiptop farce. Time of 
performance 15 minutes. 



No, 28 Thirty-Three next ISirlhday. 

A Farce in one act, by John Madison Morton, 4 male, 2 female char- 
acters. Scene, outside of hotel, easily arranged. Costumes to suit 
the characters. This farce should be read to be appreciated, and is 
a good one as are all of Madison Morton's plays. The comedy char- 
acters are excellent. Time of performance 35 minutes. 



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Wo, 29 Tlie Painter ofGhent. 

A Play in one act, by Douglass Jerrold, 5 male, 2 female char- 
acters. Scene in Ghent. Costumes of the country and period. 
This is a beautiful play of the tragic order, and yet not a tragedy. 
The character of the "Painter of Ghent," is one of grandeur and fine 
language. He becomes insane at the loss of children, and being a 
painter, paints their portraits from memory. A daughter whom he 
supposes dead, returns to him, and he recovers. A grand play. Time 
of performance, 1 hour. 

No. 3© -A Ray Weil Spent. 

A Farce in one act, by John Oxenford, 7 male, 5 female characters. 
Scenery simple. Costumes, modern. Two clerks in the absence of 
their "boss" conclude to shut up shop, and have a spree. They get 
into several scrapes with the females, have numerous hair breadth es- 
capes, and have a terrible time generally. Verv amusing. Time 
*f performance, 40 minutes. 



No. 31 A Pet of the PBihlie. 

A Farce in one act, by Edward Sterling, 4 male, 2 female char- 
acters. Scene, parlor. Costumes, modern. In this farce, the lady 
assumes four distinct characters, either ot which is good. For an 
actress of versatility, it is a splendid peice, and amatuers can also 
produce it without trouble. It can either be used for a principal 
piece, or an afterpiece. Time of performance, 50 minutes. 



No. 33 My Wife's Relations. 

A Comedietta, in one act, by Walter Gordon, 4 male, 4 female char- 
acters. Scene, plain apartments. Costumes, modern. A pleasing 
litfcle peice well suited to amatuers, school exhibitions, etc. A 
fellow marries, her relatives comes to see her, are much more numer- 
ous than he has an idea of. The denoument is funny. Time of 
performance, 45 minutes. 



IS©. 33 On the Sly. 

A Farce in one act, by John Madison Morton, 3 male, 2 female 
characters. Scene, plain apartment. Costumes, modern. Husbands, 
don't never fall in love with your wive's dress makers, — never 
squander your money foolishly, never do anything "on the sly," for 
your wives will be sure to find it out. This farce explains it all. 
Time of performance 45 minutes. 



Wo. 34 The Mistletoe Rough. 

A Melo- Drama, in two acts, by Charles Somerset, 7 male, 3 female 
characters. Scene, castle, chamber and wood. Costumes, doublets, 
trunks etc. A most excellent Melo-Drama. Plenty of blood and 
thunder, with enough jolly, rollicking fun to nicely balance it. A 
great favorite with amatuers. Time of performance I hour and 30 
minutes, q 



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Wo. 85 How Stent You're Getting. 

A Farce, in one act, by John Madison Morton, 5 male, 2 female 
characters. Costumes, modern. Scene, a plain room. This is an- 
other of Morton's excellent farces. The comedy characters in it are 
nicely drawn, and it always is a favorite. Ea'sily produced. Time 
of performance, 35 minutes. 



Wo. s©— The Miller ©1 Dcrweut Water. 

A Drama, in three acts, by Edward Fitzball, 5 male, 2 female 
characters. Costumes, modern. Scenery, easily arranged. This is 
a touching little domestic drama, abounding in fine speeches, and 
appeals to the better feelings of one's nature. The "Miller" is an ex- 
cellent old man. Two comedy characters keep the audience in 
good humor. Time in performance, I hour and 30 minutes. 



Wo, »r- Wot !§© Mad. After All. 

A Comedy, in 3 acts, by Wybert Reeve, 6 male, 5 female charac- 
ters. Costumes, modern. Scenery, simple and easily arranged. 
Every character in this comedy is in itself a leading character, "and 
every one very funny. Probably there is not a play in the language 
in which every character is so funny as this. Time in performance, 
1 hour 40 minutes. 



Wo. SS TJie IBewitched Closet. 

A Sketch in one act, by Hattie Lena Lnmbla, 5 male, 2 female 
characters. Scene, Parson Grime's kitchen. Costumes, modern. A 
lover goes to see his girl, hides in a closet. Old man appears on the 
scene, thinks the closet bewitched. They upset it. Old man is 
frightened— runs away. Everything all right etc. Time of perform- 
ance, 15 minutes. 

Wo. !5d A life's Revenge. 

A Drama, in 3 acts, by Win. E. Suter, 7 male, 5 female chara- 
cters. Costumes, French, period 1661. Scenery palace, gardens, 
prison. Can be arranged by amatueis but is a heavy piece. 
A fine leading man, heavy man, a glorious comedy, etc. Also lead- 
ing lady, juvenile lady, comedy lady, etc. This drama was a 
favorite with Harold Forsberg. Time in performance, 2 hours and 
15 minutes. 



Wo. 410 That Mysterious liunule. 

A Farce in one act. by Hattie Lena Lambla. 2 male, 2 female 
characters. Costumes, modern. Scenery, a plain room. A Variety 
peice, yet can be performed by Amatuers, etc. A Mysterious bundfe 

figures in this farce, which contains a. . Time of performance 

20 minutes. 



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No. 41. Won at I„ast. 

A Comedy-Drama in 3 acts, by Wybert Reeve, 7 male, 3 female 
characters. Costumes modern. Scenery, drawing-room, street and 
office — easily arranged. Every character is good. Jennie Hight 
starred on the character of "Constance" in this play, and the Come- 
dian, Charlie Rogers made a big hit on "Jem Stead." Amatuers can 
produce this piece. Time of performance, 3 hour and 45 minutes. 

No. 42. Domestic Felicity. 

A Farce in one act, by Hattie Lena Lambla, 1 male, 1 female 
character. Costumes mo'dern. Scene, a dining room. The name 
fully describes the peice. Very funny. Time of performance, fif- 
teen minuies. 



No. 48.—- Arrah De ISaiagiiu 
A Drama in 5 acts, by F. C. Kinnaman, 7 male, 5 female charac- 
ters. Costumes modern. Scenes, exteriors and interiors. A most ex- 
quisite love story in a play, abounding in scenes of great beauty. 
The depth of woman's love is beautifully shoa'ii, remaining true to 
death. Time of performance about two hours. 

No. 441. — Obedience, or Too IVSindittl by Far. 

A Comedietta in one act, by Hattie Lena Lambla, 1 male, 2 fe- 
male characters. Costumes modern. Scenes, plain room and bed 
room. An old fellow who thinks he is very sick, becomes very peev- 
ish and particular. A plot is formed to break him of his foolishness. 
Everything he asks for is given him — every wish gratified. Very 
amusing. Time of performance twenty minutes. 

No. 45— Koclk Allen tire Orphan, or ILosd and Found. 
A Comedy-Drama in one act, by VV. Henri "Wilkins, 5 male, 3 fe* 
male characters. CosUimes modern. Scenes interiors. Time, dur- 
ing the war of the Rebellion. Tbis play represents the real "deowu 
east" characters to perfection. An old man and old woman are al- 
ways quarreling, and their difficulties are very amusing. All the 
characters are good, and the peice a great favorite with amatuers. 
Time of performance, one hour and twenty minutes. 

No. 46 Man and Wife. 

A Drama in five arts, by H. A. Webber, 12 male, 7 female charac- 
ters. Costumes modern. Scenery exteriors and interiors, quite elab- 
orate. This drama is one of intense interest and is a faithful drama- 
tization of "Wilkie Collins' deservedly popular story of the same 
name. This is said by competant critics to be the best dramatization 
of this story published, and it should be in the hands of every dra- 
matic company in the country. It has become a great favorite. 
Time of performance about three hours. 



No. 47, In the Wrong Box. 

An Etbiopean Farce in one act, by M. A. D. Clifton, 3 male char- 
acters. Costumes, peddler's, and darkey's dilapidated dress. Scene 
a wood. ^Characters represented, a darkey, an Irishman and a 
Yankee, each one tip top. Time of performance twenty minutes. 



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No. 48. &elma.pps. 

A Dutch Farce in one act, by M. A. D. Clifton, 1 male, 1 female 
character. Costumes, burlesque German. Scene, a plain room. 
A neat little piece tor two Dutch players, introducing songs and 
dances. Time of performance, 15 to 30 minutes, at the pleasure of 
the performers. 

No. 49. Der Two Snbprises. 

A Dutch Farce in one act, by M. A. D. Clifton, 1 male, 1 female 
character. Costumes, peasant's, and old man's and old woman's 
dress. Scene, a kitchen. A very neat little sketch, introducing 
songs and dances. Time of performance, about twenty minutes. 

No. SO. Mantlet. 

A Tragedy in five acts, by Shakespeare, 15 male, 3 female char- 
acters. Probably no other play by the immortal Shakespeare is pro- 
duced as frequently as this one. It needs no description. Time of 

performance about two hours and thirty minutes. 

No. 4*1 .BiescYieel. 

A Temperance Drama m two acts, by Clayton H. Gilbert, 5 male, 
3 female characters. Tnis play is easily produced and is always very 
effective. It visibly depicts the dangerous consequences of falling 
into bad company, the follies of the intoxicating bowl, and shows 
that even the pure love of a noble girl will be sacrificed to the ac- 
cursed appetite. The rescue of the fallen man is well carried out by 
a friend in deep disguise; the solemn scenes are balanced by the 
funny portions, and all in all the play is a grand success. Costumes 
modern. Scenes, interiors some neatly and some handsomely fur- 
nished. Time of performance one hour, 

No. 53. Henry Orandcn. 

A Drama in three acts, by Frank Lester Bingham, 11 male, 8 fe- 
male characters. This drama is sensational in a high degree, abound- 
ing in thrilling scenes among the Indians, hair breadth escapes, etc. 
It should be purchased by every dramatic company that wish some- 
thing to suit the public. Costumes not hard to arrange and consist 
of trunks, shapes, knee breeches, shoes and buckles, Indian, mod- 
ern, etc. Scenes, lake, rocks, mansion, prison, Indian encampment, 
etc., quite elaborate. Time of performance two hours. 

No. Sii Out in the Streets. 

A Temperance Drama in three acts, by S. N. Cook, 6 male, 4 fe- 
male characters. Wherever this drama has been produced it has 
been received with the greatest enthusiasm. Listeners have been 
melted to tears at the troubles of Mrs. Bradford, and in the next 
scene been convulsed with laughter at the drolleries of North Caro- 
lina Pete. Edition after edition was published to supply the de- 
mand for this popular drama in the few months after it was first 
placed in the market. The characters are excellently drawn, and if 
a play is wanted that will exactly suit, and fill the requirements of 
a small company, order this one. Costumes modern. Scenes, inte- 
riors. Time of performance, about one hour. 



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No. 541 The Two T. J»a. 

A Farce in one act, by Martin Beecher, 4 male, 2 female charac- 
ters. Costumes ot the day ; scene an ordinary room. This is a cap- 
ital tarce and has two male characters excellent for light and low 
comedians. Good parts also for old and young lady. A very justly 
popular piece, and companies who order it will not regret it. Time 
of performance thirty minutes. 

1%'©.. 55 S«i»BiieI»ody ? s _^©"5>©dy. 

A Farce in one act and one scene, by C. A. Maltby, 3 male, 2 fe- 
male characters. Scene, interior. Easily arranged in any parlor or 
hall, as it can be produced without scenery. Costumes modern with 
the exception of Dick Mizzle's which is hostler's and afterwards ex- 
travagant fashionable. This most laughable farce was first produced 
at the Drury Lane Theater, London, where it had a run of one hun- 
dred and fifty consecutive nights. It is all comic, and has excellent 
parts for old man, walking gent, low cunedy, walking lady and 
chambermaid. If a company has looked in vain for something to 
suit, they need look no further. " Time of performance, 30 minutes. 

IVo. 5© Wos>i3ig - Dm dei* IMfiffic ul ties. 

A Farce in one act and one scene, by John T. Douglass, 4 male, 
3 female characters. Scene, handsomely furnished apartment. Cos- 
tumes of the day. The name describes the farce. Probably no 
poor fellow ever wooed under more distressing difficulties than the 
one in this farce. It all comes about through a serious misunder- 
standing. A crusty old man, and a quarrelsome and very important 
servant go to make the farce extremely funny. Companies will d" 
well to order it. Time of performance thirty minutes. 



]\©, 5 y . Paddy Miles' 15©y. 

An Irish Farce in one act by James Pilgrim, 5 male, 2 female 
characters. Scenes exteriors and interiors. Costumes eccentric, and 
Irisn for Paddy. Probably there is not an Irish farce published so 
often presented as this one, but it is always a favorite and is always 
received with geeat applause. Time of performance 35 minutes. 

No. 58 Wrecked. 

A Temperance Play in two acts, by A. D. Ames, 9 male, 3 female 
characters. Scenes, drawing room, saloon, street and jail. Cos- 
tumes modern. The lessons learned in this drama are most excel- 
lent. The language is pure, containing nothing to offend the most 
refined ear. From the comfortable home and pleasant fireside, it 
follows the downward course of the drunkard to the end; the want 
and starvation of the family is vividly depicted. All this is follow- 
ed by counterfeiting, the death of the faithful wife caused by a blow 
from the hand of a drunken husband, and finally the death of the 
drunkard in the madhouse. Time of performance about one hour. 



No. 51) Saved. 

A Temperance Sketch In two act, by Edwin Tardy, 2 male, 3 fe- 
male characters. Scenes street and plain room. Nicely adapted to 
amatuers. Time of Derformance twentv minutes. 



ZETIEW F_L,A."g~S ! 
DRIVEN TO THE WALL, OR TRUE TO THE LAST, 

A Play in Four Acts, by A.D. AMES, author of the Poacher's 
Doom* Wrecked, The Spy of Atlanta, Etc. 
For beauty of dialogue, startling situations, depth of feeling, in 
fact all points which go to make up a drama, which will continue to 
grow in public favor, there is none on the American stage superior 
to this one. The /dot is an exeeedingly deep one, and the interest 
begins with the first speech, and does not for a moment cease until 
the curtain falls on the. last scene of the last act. The cast is small, 
the costumes easily arranged. It can be played on any stage. It 
has parts for Leading Emotional Lady, Juvenile Lady, Leading 
Man, Villain, ('bara. ter Old Man, First Old Man, Comedy, etc. 
Traveling companies, everywhere, should have it, and every thea- 
tre should have it. Just published at 15 cents per copy. 



Every Dramatic Company should order copies 
of the Temperance Plays mentioned below. 

"RESCUED" 

In two a'-'ts, by Clayton II. Gilbert. Has five male and three fe- 
male characters. This play is esaily produced and is always very 
effective. Lt visibly depicts the dangerous consequences of falling 
into bad company, the follies of the intoxicating bowl, aad shows 
that even the pure love of a noble g*.rl will be sacrificed to the ac- 
cursed appetite. The rescue of the tallen man is well carried out 
by a friend in deep disguise. The solemn scenes are balanced by 
the tunny portions, and all in all, the play is a grand success. 



"Out in the Streets," 

In two acts, by S. N. Cook. Wherever this drama has been pre- 
sented, it has been received with the grea'test enthusiasm. Listen- 
ers have been melted to tears at the troubles of Mrs. Bradford, and 
in the next scene been eonviilsed with laughter at the drolleries of 
North Carolina Pete. The play has six male and four female char- 
acters. The characters are excellently drawn, and if a Dlay is 
needed tnatwill exactly fill the requirements of a small company, 
order this one. 

j0t* The above plays are but 15 cents per copy. For sale, 
WHOLESALE & RE1 All. by 

A. D. AMKS, Publisher, 

Clyde, Ohio. 



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rVo. 60. — Driven to the Wai3, or True to the ast* 

A Play, in four acts, bv A. D. Ames. 10 male ami 3 female char- 
acters. For beauty of dialogue, startling situations, depths of feed- 
ing, in lact all points which go to make up a drama that will con- 
tinue to grow in pi blic favor, there is none on the American Stage. 
superior to this one. The plot is an exceedingly deep one, and the 
interest begins with the first speech, and does not for a moment 
cease until the curtain falls on the last scene of ihe last act. The cast 
.is small and the costumes easily arranged. It can be played on any 
stage. It has parts for Leading Emotional Lady, Juvenile Lady, 
Leading Man, Villain, Character Old Man, First Old Man, Comedy, 
etc. Traveling companies, everywhere, should have it, and every 
theatre should have it. 

Hfo. ©1. — Not as I>eaf* as lie Seems. 

An Ethiopean Farce in one act. 2 male characters. Scene—;, 
plain room. Costumes exagerated and comic. Extremely ridicu- 
lous raid fuuny. Time of performance 15 minutes. 

I\<j. 63 -Ten ftigrhtx in a Btar-Rooni. 

A Temperance Play, in five acts, by Win, W. Pratt, from T. S. 
Arthur's novel of the same name — 7 male, 3 female characters. 
This edition is rewritten, containing many new points, and is the 
best ever presented to the public. Nothing need be said in its 
praise, as it is too well known. It is often played, and always suc- 
cessfully. Time of performance about two hours. 

Mo, OS.— Three Glasses a l>ay, 

Or, The Broken Home. A grand Moral and Temperance Drama, in 

two acts, by W. Henri VVilkms,4 male, 2 female characters. Cos- 
tumes modern. Scenes, interiors. First-class characters for Lead- 
ing Man, Villain, a genuine down-east Yankee, which is also very 
funny; also Leading Lady, and a tip-top Comedy Lady, If acorn- 
oany wish something with an excellent moral, at the same time 
running over with genuine humor, buy this. Time of performance 
about one hour ami thirty minutes. 



Mo. ©4.— That Roy Sam. 

An Ethiopean Farce in one scene, by F. L. Cutler. 3 male, 1 fe- 
male character. Scene —a plain room and common furniture, Cos- 
tumes, comic, to suit the ^characters. Very tunny, and effectually 
gives the troubles of a "colored gal" in trying to have a beau, and 
the pranks of "that boy Sam." Time of performance twenty minutes. 

r\ T o. ©»»* — An Unwelcome Return. 

A Comic Interlude, in one act, by Geo. A. Munson. 3 male, 1 fe- 
male character. Scene — a dining room. Costumes, modern. Com- 
panies will find this a very amusing piece, two negroes being very 
funny — enough so to keep an audience in the best of humor. Time 
ol performance, twenty minutes. 



